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Meaning of girlhood
The state or period of being a girl.
Etymology of girlhood
The word "girlhood" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "girl" coming from the Old English word "gierl" or "gyrl", and "hood" coming from the Old English word "hōd", meaning state or condition.
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the state or period of being a girl, and has evolved over time to encompass various cultural, social, and psychological aspects of female development.
Synonyms
adolescence
youth
childhood
puberty
teenage years
young womanhood
maidenhood
femininity
womanliness
girliness
juvenility
immaturity
innocence
naivety
vulnerability
susceptibility
tenderness
gentleness
sweetness
charm
attractiveness
prettiness
beauty
loveliness
juvenescence
pubescence
childhood innocence
youthful energy
teenage angst
adolescent uncertainty
formative years
developmental stage
growing up
coming of age
blossoming
flourishing
maturation
development
growth
evolution
transition
passage
rites of passage
Definitions
- The state or period of being a girl, especially the period between childhood and womanhood.
- * The qualities or characteristics associated with being a girl, especially during the period of adolescence.
Usage Examples
- Her girlhood was marked by a love of reading and a strong sense of independence.
- * The movie explores the challenges and joys of girlhood in a small town.
- * The organization aims to empower girls during their girlhood years, providing them with education and support.
Antonyms
womanhood
adulthood
maturity
manhood
boyhood
masculinity
maturity
adulthood
middle age
old age
seniority
maturity
ripeness
completion
fulfillment
manliness
boyishness
masculinity
virility
machismo
maturity
wisdom
sophistication
worldliness